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Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions

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1840s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182

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1870s Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930
Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Buddhism book Edo period, circa 1867 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 226

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1930s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain & Art - Christies March 1988 Japanese Works of Art Auction

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book
Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

$25 / item

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 2 in

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

Located in New York, NY

. com. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

$600

H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author

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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Used Japanese Books

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Paper

"Flowers"  A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
"Flowers"  A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Approx. ninety four superb full page plates containing approx. 571 designs in colour. Plates are housed in a beige card folder and then in a original slip case. The slip case has som...

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1990s Japanese Beaux Arts Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

By Fujii Shumei

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

such as magnolia are pressed against unglazed pottery like Japanese paper dyeing and bleeding Kuresu

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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Japanese Books

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Bronze

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion by Julia Meech Harry N

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed
The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed

The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space Azby Brown and Kengo Kuma

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Early 2000s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

$329

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 0.6 in

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

Located in CA, CA

, hardbound in red silk cover, housed in a Japanese folding black silk chemise slipcase with Asiatic style

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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan
Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

$123

H 11.62 in W 9.45 in D 0.99 in

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

Located in CA, CA

An amazing book exploring the work of the greatest Japanese filmmakers. Until recently, the Western

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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book
Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb

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20th Century North American Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans. Discusses the history, culture, and religion

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20th Century American Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani
Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

$33Sale Price|39% Off

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Standard work about Japanese Pottery. Great starter book to build knowledge about Japanese Pottery

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel
Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book about Dutch dinner culture in the 17th and 18th century. Including glasswork and porcelain.

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden
Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great book about the relation between Japanese and Chinese Porcelain. Advanced collectors The

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

Located in valatie, NY

Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out

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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

$99

H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art. Published by Princeton University Press, 2019. 1st Ed

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art. Oriental Works of Art. [exhibition

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

KIMONO Vanishing Tradition - Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century
KIMONO Vanishing Tradition - Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century

KIMONO Vanishing Tradition - Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

Published by Schiffer Books 1st edition, 2001. Hardback English text. This lushly illustrated book

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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart
Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

By Basil Stewart

Located in valatie, NY

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese color-prints by Basil Stewart. London: Degan Paul, Trench, Turner

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Early 20th Century British Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch Language book about porcelain restoring. Readbale with google translate The father of the china cabinet Modern restoration methods for porcelain, earthenware and cloisonné R...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow
Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

$1,288Sale Price|23% Off

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Title:Surimono: Prints by Elbow. Limited edition 766 of 1050 Catalogue first edition Hardcover 1980 · Washington, D.C. by Polster Edythe and Alfred H. Marks Washington, D.C.: Lov...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

Located in valatie, NY

Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out

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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese, Corean, and Japanese Potteries / Hobson, R. L.; Edward S. Morse; Rose Sickler Williams Published

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon
The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

Located in valatie, NY

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger. Garden City: Doubleday and Co., 1964. First edititon

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20th Century American Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

$83Sale Price|40% Off

H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei vol.21 Nabeshima Nihon Tohji

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912
Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

$202Sale Price|40% Off

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1912 catalogue. For advanced collectors Collections Jean Dollfus : objets d’art de l’Extreme-Orient. Catalogue des objets d’art chinois et japonais . : dependant des col...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book.

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book

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Late 19th Century Used Japanese Books

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Textile

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’
Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

By George Ashdown Audsley & James Lord Bowes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’, Liverpool and London

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1870s English Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

Located in valatie, NY

Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover

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1990s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain__Oriental Continental and British (Porcelain of All Countries) Hobson, R.L. Title: Porcelain__Oriental Continental and British … Publisher: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd,...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'
Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

$166Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

Located in Langweer, NL

'Japan, The Place and the People' by G.W. Browne. Illustrated with over 300 colored plates and half

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Early 20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics
Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great book by the godfather of porcelain writing. CJA Jorg. This is the best book to start a journey of oriental porcelain with. It has a great variety of pieces. Also pieces that a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi, by Yoshio Taniguchi, 1st Ed
The Architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi, by Yoshio Taniguchi, 1st Ed

The Architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi, by Yoshio Taniguchi, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

development as an architect. Also includes as essay by another of Japan's leading architects, Fumihiko Maki

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1990s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 21 books complete collection limited edition

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Studio City, CA

A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese

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1990s Japanese Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The English Country House by Olive Cook
The English Country House by Olive Cook

The English Country House by Olive Cook

$155

H 10 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 in

The English Country House by Olive Cook

Located in Bradenton, FL

. Kersting. Softcover book, published by Thames and Hudson of London in 1984. Printed in Japan, with 269

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz
Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz

$155

H 12 in W 10.5 in D 14 in

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz

Located in Bradenton, FL

N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 400 plates in full color, 264 pages.

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective
Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective

Located in Bradenton, FL

. Printed and bound in Japan, 157 pages.

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1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Caribbean Style
Caribbean Style

Caribbean Style

$155

H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 1 in

Caribbean Style

Located in Bradenton, FL

New York. Printed in Japan, illustrated, 290 pages.

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

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Contemporary Japanese Houses
Contemporary Japanese Houses

Contemporary Japanese Houses

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H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Contemporary Japanese Houses

Located in Richmond, VA

Hardback coffee table book that delves into the innovative and serene world of Japanese home

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1960s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center
Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

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H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

By Nendo

Located in Tivoli, NY

timely. Beautifully bound, and incredibly printed, it covers a wide range of contemporary Japanese design

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Post-Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X
Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X

Located in Long Island City, NY

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japnese. Written by Eminent Japanese Authorities and

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19th Century American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book
Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Located in Seguin, TX

Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Grace James, Warwick Goble illustrator. Published by

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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sendaj Library
Sendaj Library

Sendaj Library

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H 76.78 in W 86.62 in D 14.97 in

Sendaj Library

Located in Rome, IT

captures the design essence of Sendai’s media centre (Japan), which he designed and used as inspiration

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Early 2000s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Glass, Wood

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book
Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

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H 12 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

By Kariganeya Kimono Maker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Swatch Book was originally the collection of a famous Kimono maker in Kyoto, established back in the late 16th century. Ogata Korin and his brother Ogata Kenzan were the fourth ...

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19th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Brocade, Paper, Silk

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.
Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

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H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

By Takayama Craftsmen

Located in New York, NY

Storage chest with lacquer and drawers distinctive to Takayama, Japan. Possibly used for books or

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Early 20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag

Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

scratches Corners: excellent Edges: excellent Other: Missing Stylo pen and charger Comes with books in

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20th Century Unknown Used Japanese Books

Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850
Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850

Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

is fascinated by this exotic world. Japanism is fuelled by print books and travellers' testimonies

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Japanese Books

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Marble

Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century
Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century

Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

solutions to represent space. Japanism is fuelled by print books and travelers’ testimonies that circulate

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Lacquer

Joining the Garden This Week

Joining the Garden This Week

By Ann Trusty

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, Decorative Design Magazine, Gakken Art Books, Tokyo, Japan, 1983. The Quiltmaker's Art, Contemporary

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2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Canvas, Oil

Collection of Japanese Books
Collection of Japanese Books

Collection of Japanese Books

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H 4 in W 8 in D 13 in

Collection of Japanese Books

Located in Wainscott, NY

Varied Collection of worn Japanese Books Pretty!

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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper, Ink

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books
Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Located in South Burlington, VT

Complete Japanese four (4) volume woodblock print book set Garden Plans & Designs, 151 woodblock

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

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H 8.9 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions

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1890s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999

By Angelika Taschen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker. The major section of the book consists of the 139

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions

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1840s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260

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1830s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblack print book Book dimensions

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1920s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian
Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian

Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Imari cat figure. A Japanese, ceramic door stop, fireside or porch ornament

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Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Used Japanese Books

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Ceramic

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fold-out illustrated book. A Japanese, woodblock print on linen concertina

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

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H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959
Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

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H 11.42 in W 8.86 in D 0.4 in

Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

By Cecil Beaton

Located in CA, CA

Cecil Beaton while in Japan on white satin pages, with a preface accompanied by ink drawings printed on

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987
Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987

Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987

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H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 0.99 in

Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987

Located in CA, CA

Japanese Style By Suzanne Slesin et al. Clarkson N. Potter Inc, New York 1987. First edition

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1980s American Post-Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'
Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'

Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'

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H 15.6 in W 11.4 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent, one where breathtaking

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18th Century Used Japanese Books

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Other

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

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H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.11 in

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

Located in New York, NY

"Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design printed on craft paper and

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions

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1820s Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed
Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed

Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Glines, Carroll V. The Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan. New York: Orion

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1980s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970
’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

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H 14.97 in W 10.44 in D 1.19 in

’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

By Kisho Kurokawa

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

pages. A poster and a record entitled 'music for living' laid in. Text in Japanese. - Kisho

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1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 21 books complete collection limited edition

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints
Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints

Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Japanese photographers. A total of 8 portfolios were issued the others being Hiroshi Hamaya, Yoshikazu

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1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition
William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition

William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

William Brice, Notations 1982, printed and bound in Japan for Twelvetrees Press, First Edition

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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper, Linen

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

old Japanese books that are over 100 years old. The paper shows signs of aging in places, but we

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Iron

Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon
Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon

Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon

Located in New York, NY

. This collection of 1040 plates is the most comprensive imaginable encyclopedia of Japanese textile

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1890s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an original wall decoration that we created by combining old Japanese items. I used the

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an original wall decoration that we created by combining old Japanese items. I used the

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Paper, Cedar

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an original wall decoration made by combining Japanese antiques. The paper with the

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Cedar, Paper

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books
Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books

Located in Yonkers, NY

Immerse your home in the rich tapestry of Japanese art with this early 20th-century hand-painted

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Early 20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Located in South Burlington, VT

kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue

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1710s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue

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1710s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue 18th

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1710s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue 18th

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1710s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

"huzukue, and it's a desk where you studied and read books in old Japan. The left drawer bottom plate has

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. Also, as a reference material, similar items are published in Japanese art books. I posted the page

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Used Japanese Books

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar
Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar

Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

flowers. We have also posted materials for similar jars from Japanese masterpiece pictorial books. This

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Pottery

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Munich, DE

restored. lit. - Hans J. Wegner´s 100 Chairs, Noritsugu Oda, Corona Books , 2002, japan, page 182

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Cane, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

Books , 2002, japan, page 182

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Cane, Teak

Rare Handmade in Italy Giorgetti Maple Wood Coffee Table Designed by Leon Krier
Rare Handmade in Italy Giorgetti Maple Wood Coffee Table Designed by Leon Krier

Rare Handmade in Italy Giorgetti Maple Wood Coffee Table Designed by Leon Krier

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Leon Krier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

2006. He has published books in Japan, Belgium and Great Britain and has held exhibitions throughout

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Glass, Maple

Blue Worn Japanese Books
Blue Worn Japanese Books

Blue Worn Japanese Books

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H 10 in W 7 in

Blue Worn Japanese Books

Located in Wainscott, NY

Includes a stack of 36 books from early 20th century Japan.

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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints
Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints

Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

antique dated 1735 signed three (3) album woodblock print books entitled: Japanese garden (nihon teien

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

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An assortment of used Japanese books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, cotton and fabric, all used Japanese books available were constructed with great care. Used Japanese books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used Japanese books made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used Japanese books over the years, but those made by Daido Moriyama, Issey Miyake and Isamu Noguchi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Used Japanese books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $350, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.